I'm scheduled for a dental implant and my dentist gave me two choices: either wait around 3-4 months after the bone graft before placing the implant, or do both procedures at once. The first option sounds safer, but honestly, I'm impatient and kinda worried about dragging it out. Has anyone done both procedures together, or is waiting really worth it? Curious to hear personal experiences either way...
I totally get being impatient—I was exactly the same when I had mine done. But honestly, I'd reconsider rushing into it. My dentist explained that waiting gives the graft a better chance to fully heal and minimizes the risk of complications later on. I know it feels like forever, but those few extra months could save you from potential headaches down the line. Maybe think of it as short-term frustration for long-term peace of mind? Just my two cents...
I remember when I had mine done, I was counting down the days too. Honestly, I was so anxious about complications that I ended up waiting a bit longer than my dentist even recommended—probably drove him nuts with all my questions, haha. But looking back, I'm glad I took my time. Healing properly made the implant process smoother, and I didn't have to stress as much later on. Hang in there...the waiting sucks, but it'll be worth it.
Haha, I totally feel you on driving the dentist nuts—pretty sure mine was ready to block my number at one point. 😅 But seriously, good call on waiting it out a bit longer. I rushed mine slightly because patience isn't exactly my superpower, and ended up dealing with some extra swelling and discomfort. Nothing major, but enough to make me wish I'd chilled out and given it another couple weeks.
From what I've seen around here, most people seem to heal up fully within 3-6 months, but everyone's different. I was closer to the 5-month mark myself. Honestly though, better safe than sorry—no point in rushing something that's literally gonna be in your mouth forever, right? Hang tight, binge-watch something good, and it'll be over before you know it.
Nothing major, but enough to make me wish I'd chilled out and given it another couple weeks.
I get where you're coming from with the impatience, trust me. I was tempted to do both at once too, mostly because it seemed cheaper and quicker. But after reading a bunch of stories here, I decided to wait it out. Took about 4 months for mine to fully heal, and honestly, the peace of mind was worth the extra wait. Plus, spreading out payments made it easier on my wallet... just something else to consider.
